The fire, with well-dried logs supplied,
Went roaring up the chimney wide.

The fire, with well-dried logs supplied,
Went roaring up the chimney wide.

O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!

O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!

'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.

'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.

Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.

Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.

Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.

Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.

All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.

All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.

If you can't beat them, join them.

If you can't beat them, join them.

Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.

Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.

Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.

Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.